Merchandise Assistant
This is a full-time OR part-time position available onsite at our Corporate Offices, requiring a broad depth of abilities and offering the potential for continuous development. The Merchandise Assistant will support one or more Buyers with purposeful and administrative tasks. The Merchandise Assistant is also responsible in providing continuous contribution in the communication with vendors, to assist a team of passionate retail professionals in driving their business. Our ideal candidate for this role will be customer focused, collaborative, driven and adaptable.
EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS
· Critical accuracy with data entry related to purchase orders, items, pricing, and marketing.
· Purchase order creation on a daily basis.
· Liaison support for the buying office; including but not limited to direct communication with marketing/ecommerce, store managers, and vendors.
· General office maintenance: ordering supplies, merchandise sample management, office organization and filing.
· Ability to communicate effectively and frequently via email, telephone, and Zoom with external and internal partners.
· Support buyer with marketing process including samples deadlines, order tracking, purchase order entry, and data entry. Includes inputting all data on the marketing tracking form to support weekly ads.
· Direct communication with outside vendors.
· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
· Entry level role with no supervisory responsibilities.
· Prepare weekly selling reports and flow of goods for business meeting.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
· High School Diploma required or equivalent experience. Retail focused associate's or bachelor’s degree preferred.
· Previous retail store experience preferred.
· Administrative experience preferred.
· Excellent organizational, time management and written/verbal communication skills.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Must have adequate vision, speech, hearing, and physical ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
· Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
· Must have full body rotation and mobility (i.e., bending, stooping, etc.).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Clearwater, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Fashion retail: 2 years (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)
- Administrative: 2 years (Preferred)
- Merchandising: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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